[aggregation-styles] Business Insider Pop-up personal shelters originally designed for post-disaster housing could soon become part Sacramento's solution to its growing homelessness problem. Sacramento County has seen homelessness increase by nearly 20 percent since 2017. Shelters Include Bunk Beds, Shelves and Windows The 64 square foot pop up shelters take just...
Does NW Fresno Need Homeless Shelter? Council Candidates Weigh In
The pervasive problem of homelessness reaches well beyond the shelters and soup kitchens in downtown Fresno. Four men who want to represent the city's northwest region on the city council agree to that. They disagree sharply over what specifically should be done in District 2 to deal with homeless people....
Poverello House's Cruz Avila Leaving for New Job
The CEO of a downtown Fresno homeless shelter and service provider is moving on. Poverello House announced Tuesday that Cruz Avila is leaving the nonprofit after six years on the job. His last day is Friday. Avila's Accomplishments During his time with Poverello House, Avila spearheaded fundraising efforts for a new...
San Francisco Commission OKs Shelter Near Tourist Area
SAN FRANCISCO — Port commissioners Tuesday night unanimously approved a proposal to lease land for a 200-bed temporary homeless shelter in the popular Embarcadero tourist area as the city struggles with a severe shortage of affordable housing. Supporters cheered as the commissioners voted unanimously to lease a port-owned parking lot...
Money Starts Flowing to Pass, Defeat Fresno Parks Measure
Financial backers are coming forward to support and oppose Measure P with the early filings showing parks supporters writing big checks. The municipal ballot initiative calls for a 3/8 of a cent sales tax for parks and related programs in the city of Fresno that would generate about $38 million annually...